News from Melbourne University
Gymnasium Lectures - Physics
Wednesday, March 18th 2026
Prof. Steven Prawer
Title: Can Physics help to treat mental disease?
https://GymnasiumLecture-2026-1.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, March 25th 2026
A/Prof. Elizabeth Hinde
Title: Glow in the Dark: How Fluorescence Reveals Hidden Details from Art to Living Cells
https://GymnasiumLecture-2026-2.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, April 1st 2026
A/Prof. Suzie Sheehy
Title: How Curiosity-Driven Experiments have Changed the World
https://GymnasiumLecture-2026-3.eventbrite.com
Spark Engineering Camp 2026
Spark is an annual week-long residential camp held in Melbourne that empowers students in years 10-12 to pursue STEM related tertiary studies and careers. It supports students from a wide range of backgrounds to explore engineering and STEM through hands-on activities, personal development workshops, and exposure to university life. The program is completely free, with travel, food, and accommodation covered.
Date: 6 - 11 July
Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville
Applications close 29 March 4pm
Students apply here:
Each application requires a nominator, this can be the student's parent, guardian, teacher, counsellor, etc. This will be used to justify which students receive a Spark Engineering Camp scholarship.
Nominator Form here:
sheCommerce: Year 9 students
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 15 March
sheCommerce is an immersive and academic enrichment program delivered by the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics. sheCommerce is for Year 9-12 high school students who identify as women or non-binary and are passionate about leadership and pursuing a career where they can impact change.
The program allows students to meet like-minded peers, current Bachelor of Commerce students, alumni and inspiring academics who are making a difference in industry and through their research.
Cis-women, trans women and non-binary students are encouraged to apply. Students can enter the program from Year 9 and will be offered activities and enrichment opportunities for the remainder of their schooling years.